Black Friday video game deals 2023 - the best discounts still available

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Black Friday Video Game Deals header image with box art for Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5, Resident Evil 4 on Xbox Series X, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch. — (Image credit: Future)

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Black Friday 2023 may be behind us, but there's still a plethora of Black Friday gaming deals available in stores and online, even if they are now transitioning to become Cyber Monday gaming deals.

Here at TRG, we've updated this page with our pick of the greatest Black Friday PS5 deals, Black Friday Xbox Series X deals, and Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals on games that are still live, so that you have plenty of options if you're still looking for a bargain game this weekend.

We're seeing discounts on some of 2023's biggest hits to massive price cuts on slightly older releases that are still well worth your time. Beyond that, you can take a look at which retailers are worth watching for even more deals. Have at it!

Black Friday video game deals quick links

PS5: up to 67% off games at Amazon
Nintendo Switch: big savings at Walmart
Xbox Series X: NBA 2K 50% off at Best Buy
PS4: games up to 33% off at Amazon
Xbox One: EA Sports FC deals at Walmart
PlayStation Plus: gift cards at Best Buy
Xbox Game Pass: cards at Best Buy

Black Friday video game deals - PlayStation

Mortal Kombat 1 - PS5: was $69.99 now $40 at Walmart
Save $30 - It's been quite a year for fighting games, and if you're a fan of the genre, then Mortal Kombat 1 is well worth your time. We called it the "most mechanically deep and engaging entry in the franchise yet" in our review. Having only been released in September, there’s not been much time for NetherRealm Studios’ latest to drop in price, but this far surpasses Amazon's best-ever offer if you want to dive headfirst into some brutal battles.

Price check: Best Buy - $49.99

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - PS5: was $69.99 now $29.99 at Target
Save $40 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the latest in Cal Kestis’ thrilling saga, and received praise from critics (including us) when it launched earlier this year. For a 2023 hit, this is a phenomenal price that beats Amazon's best-ever offering by a significant margin. If you're yet to pick it up, this is an incredible deal, and even better, this same offer is available via Target on the Xbox Series X version (detailed further below).

Price check: Best Buy - $34.99

God of War Ragnarök - PS5: was $69.99 now $34.99 at Best Buy
Save $35 - God of War Ragnarök - the sequel to 2018's God of War - was one of the most exciting games to release in 2022, winning numerous awards and achieving exceptionally high critical acclaim. Being a first-party PlayStation title, it's held its price pretty well, too, and just over a year on from its release, this is one of the best discounts we've ever seen on it. If you missed out last year, now's a great time to pick it up.

Price check: Walmart - $40

Final Fantasy 16 - PS5: was $69.99 now $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $21 - The latest standalone title in the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy 16 released later this year to overwhelmingly positive critical acclaim. We even gave it full marks in our review. It's since gone on to receive nominations for Best RPG, Best Narrative, and Best Score and Music at The Game Awards.

If you've been patiently waiting for it to drop in price, then it was certainly worth the wait, as this is on par with Amazon's best-ever offer.

Price check: Target - $39.99

Black Friday video game deals - Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - was $69.99 now $56.97 at Walmart
Save $13 - Without a doubt, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best Nintendo Switch games to date, and having only released in May this year, we’ve not seen that many huge deals on it so far. While this price narrowly beats Amazon’s best-ever offer, it's worth noting that it's still higher than it was earlier in the week. Even so, major new Switch game discounts tend to be quite rare, so this is definitely worth considering if you missed out previously.

Price check: Best Buy - $69.99

Fire Emblem Engage - was $59.99 now $37.42 at Walmart
Save $22 - Whether you’re new to Fire Emblem or you’re a series veteran, Engage is a brilliant game that introduces a plethora of likable new characters alongside favorites of old. We gave it four out of five stars in our review and praised its "complex combat encounters" and "gorgeous animations." This is the best deal we've seen yet for this strategy game, so be sure to consider if you're yet to try it out.

Price check: Best Buy - $59.99

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe - was $59.99 now $29.99 at Target
Save $30 - If you loved Kirby’s Return to Dream Land on the Nintendo Wii or missed out on the cute, classic adventure, this HD Nintendo Switch remaster is for you. Having released at the start of the year, this is the best price yet for this adorable adventure, and also a pretty surprising one given how new the game is. This is a perfect couch co-op game to play with family and friends, as long as you don't mind the fact that it won't pose much of a challenge for adult players.

Price check: Walmart - $30

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Cosmic Edition - was $39.99 now $14.99 at Best Buy
Save $25 - If you’re not familiar with the Mario + Rabbids games, you’ve been missing out. The criminally underrated turn-based strategy series is a crossover between Nintendo’s famous red-hatted plumber and Ubisoft’s Rabbids, and features engaging battles amongst the general Rabbid silliness.

What's more, this edition of the game comes with the 'Galaxy Prestige Collection' downloadable content, which boasts three exclusive weapon skins to use in-game.

Price check: Walmart - $34.77

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - was $59.99 now $30 at Walmart
Save $29.99 - Breath of the Wild may be fast approaching its seventh birthday (no, I can't believe it either), but it's a Nintendo Switch must-have for a reason. This open-world Zelda game is the direct predecessor to 2023's Tears of the Kingdom, so if you played the latest action-adventure title and want to see what happened first in the story, this is a phenomenal deal that's cheaper than Amazon's best-ever offering. It's worth noting, however, that currently only the digital version is in stock at this price.

Price check: Best Buy - $39.99

Persona 5 Royal - was $59.99 now $24.99 at Best Buy
Save $35 - There's a reason why gamers cite Persona 5 Royal as one of the best RPGs of all time - it really is that good. It's also an incredibly long game, with average playthroughs expected to last around 100 hours. As such, the Nintendo Switch really is the ideal platform to play it if you'd like to chip away at it on the train, bus, or on flights. This beats Amazon's best price by some distance, too, so it's a fantastic bargain.

Price check: Walmart - $34.99

Black Friday video game deals - Xbox

Starfield Standard Edition - Xbox Series X: was $69.99 now $54.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - Bethesda’s latest enormous RPG, which allows players to explore over 1000 planets, craft space ships, and befriend fellow explorers, first launched in September, so it's not had long yet to drop in price. With that said, this is the best offer we've seen yet. It's worth noting that the digital version can be played via Xbox Game Pass, but if you want that box on your shelf to play forever, this offer is worth your consideration.

Price check: Best Buy - $54.99

EA Sports FC 24 - Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One: was $69.99 now $29.99 at Best Buy
Save $40 - If you love soccer, there's a good chance that you've had your eye on EA Sports FC 24 - EA Sports' latest soccer game which notably doesn't use the FIFA name. It released at the end of September, and at TRG, we gave it four out of five stars in our review.

Yearly sports games like this often drop in price relatively fast, but this is definitely the best we've seen yet if you're wanting to pick it up for the holiday season.

Price check: Target - $29.99

Redfall - Xbox Series X|S: was $69.99 now $9.99 at Best Buy
Save $60 - Arkane's latest first-person shooter, Redfall, didn't exactly get off to a good start when it launched earlier this year. In fact, it's safe to say that it's one of the least popular games of the year. However, at $60 off, it's an incredible deal for anyone who was hoping to pick up a physical copy of the game for their collection. If you're not a physical game collector, however, it's worth noting that Redfall is available to play via Xbox Game Pass.

Price check: Walmart - $61.31

Black Friday video game deals - UK

Final Fantasy 16 - PS5: was £69.99 now £29.99 at Amazon
Save £40 - One of this year’s biggest PlayStation 5 games, the latest entry in the Final Fantasy series went down a storm with fans and critics earlier this year. This deal is sure to go down equally well, as it's Amazon’s best ever price. If you're not sure whether to buy, you can download a free demo from the PlayStation Store to give it a whirl (your progress will be transferred to the full game if you decide to buy it).

Price check: Currys - £29.99

Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch: was £49.99 now £39.99 at Amazon
Save £10 - Fans had been waiting an entire decade since Pikmin 3 for this next installment in Nintendo’s cute-yet-brutal real-time strategy series, and it’s fair to say that it was worth the wait. This might not be an enormous discount, but as far as Switch deals go, it’s definitely worth your consideration, especially if you're looking for something colorful but engaging to play over the coming holiday season.

Price check: Very - £39.99

Black Friday video game deals - FAQs

When do Black Friday video game deals end?

While Black Friday itself is limited to the final Friday in November (in this case, November 24), deals usually tend to linger over the weekend, before Cyber Monday kicks off on November 27. This means there's still plenty of time to take advantage of the bargains.

Where should I shop for the best Black Friday video game deals?

You can find loads of Black Friday deals on video games at a wide variety of retailers across the US and UK. Here are a few that are worth keeping an eye on:

US:

Amazon: carries pretty much every game you can imagine
GameStop: also boasts a wide variety of games across multiple platforms
Walmart: competitive prices on new and older games
Best Buy: a reliable source of video game discounts
Target: great sale prices on games of all platforms

UK:

Amazon: like its US counterpart, has the widest range of games on offer
Very: an excellent source of discounts across a wide range of games
Currys: constantly offering new games at the lowest prices available
Argos: boasts some cracking video game offers year-round
Game: often carries some excellent game bundle deals

If you want to expand your gaming wishlist as Black Friday weekend continues, be sure to check out our recommendations for the best PS5 games, best Xbox Series X games, and best Nintendo Switch games that are out now.

Catherine is a News Writer for TechRadar Gaming. Armed with a journalism degree from The University of Sheffield, she was sucked into the games media industry after spending far too much time on her university newspaper writing about Pokémon and cool indie games, and realising that was a very cool job, actually. She previously spent 19 months working at GAMINGbible as a full-time journalist. She loves all things Nintendo, and will never stop talking about Xenoblade Chronicles.